S2.E19: A Jolly Pot Of Callaloo & Govt Rescue?

The Big Issues

The Jolly Beach Resort and the stalled Callaloo Cay hotel project are both to be taken over by the government, or that is at least the government's hope according to a recent announcement. In this episode, we ask: What are the risks the government is taking to rescue both Jolly Beach and Callaloo Cay? And will it be worth the benefit?

This programme first aired on NewsCo Observer Radio 91.1 FM on February 6th, 2022. The host is Kieron Murdoch. The guests are:

1. Greg Phillip, the CEO of Nevis Sun Tours, a tour operator and destination management company in St. Kitts and Nevis; former CEO of the Nevis Tourism Authority; author of the book, The Truth About Early Birds and Worms - How Travel Business Survive and Thrive After Covid-19.
2. Elijah James, an Antiguan and Barbudan businessman and community activist.

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